Category: What to Expect When You’re Chronically Ill

HealthyWomen.Org Article: Tips for Preparing for the Holidays When You’re Chronically Ill

HealthyWomen.org gave me the opportunity to share how I prepare for the Holidays while managing my chronic illnesses: rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and chronic migraine.

To read my latest article, click on the link provided below.

http://www.healthywomen.org/content/blog-entry/tips-preparing-holidays-when-youre-chronically-ill

What to Expect When You’re Chronically Ill

This new section on my blog will be where I post about the delimnas I’ve faced these past 5 years as someone living with several chronic illnesses.

Here are just a few things I’ll be opening up about:

Financial Strain on the family
Relationships
Loss of Independence
Medications and the Dangerous Side Effects

The American Migraine Foundation is the official resource for millions of Americans living with migraine seeking reliable information about diagnosis, treatment and advancements in research. Launched in 2010 as a patient support and advocacy effort of the American Headache Society, AMF’s mission is to mobilize a community for people living with migraine and their support networks, and to drive impactful research into the third most common and sixth most disabling disease around the globe.

NerdinOut Con: Interview with Ming Chen
Last weekend I had the opportunity to do media coverage at my 1st NerdinOut Con in Rochester, MN. Ming Chen, from the hit AMC TV show Comic Book Men, greeted me with a huge hug and took time from his hectic schedule to discuss Funko Pops.
Today Parenting Team: Why I Chose Self-Care over My Celebrity Interviews
My latest Parenting Team article is about my choice to put my health first. As much as I hate that I’m missing the opportunity to interview Christy Carlson Romano and Thomas Ian Nicolas during today’s Wizard World Comic Con Chicago festivities, I know it’s important to practice self-care. To read my Today Show post, click […]
Aimovig – Week 1
***I’ m a volunteer for the Speak Your Migraine Network that is sponsored by Amgen Inc. & Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. SYMN is comprised of volunteers who share their experiences managing their migraine disorder in order to inspire others and build awareness. All opinions and experiences are my own.*** MY PATIENT PROFILE Age: 41 Diet […]